What is the precise boundary between belief and knowledge?
In short: Understanding how we know what we claim to know is a foundational pillar of philosophy. This introduction explores the core components that separate mere opinion from established truth.
Jennifer Nagel of the University of Toronto introduces the study of epistemology by examining the distinction between belief and knowledge. The analysis focuses on the essential criteria required for a statement to move beyond personal conviction, specifically looking at the roles of truth and confidence in our cognitive lives.
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